Inst.246 RX Series & E Series Sand Filter V01.15
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Maintenance of your filter
Maintenance Schedule: Your new product incorporates moving parts and withstands high velocity water
with chemicals in it. Some of these parts will wear in the normal course of use and require regular checks
and maintenance. Performing these checks and maintenance will identify parts that have worn and
require repair/replacement before further serious damage is sustained. A small amount of regular care
and attention to your pool equipment will help ensure long life and trouble free performance.
Timing
Maintenance Check
Service action (if required)
Fortnightly
Check pressure gauge. If pressure
increase is greater than 20kPa cleaning
may be required
Perform backwash according to
instructions
Three Monthly
Check inlet/outlet ‘o’rings for leaks
Isolate Pump, turn power off, clean and
grease O rings or replace if necessary
Annually
Compare operating pressure of
backwashed filter to initial pressure (when
new)
If using Zeolite or M3, regenerate filter
media. This is important in commercial
applications as it aids in the removal of
ammonias.
If pressure is more than 30 – 40 kPa
different from new filter, a media change
may be required
Add salt to filter media per supplier.
Allow to sit for 24 hours then backwash,
rinse and return to filter.
Important note
: Regular maintenance is important to ensure long life and trouble free performance of your pool
equipment. If unable to perform the maintenance yourself, contact your local AstralPool office who will arrange a
trained service technician to perform the maintenance for you.
Record your Equipment details here for quick reference:
Model No.:
____________________________
Serial No.:
____________________________
Initial Pressure (kPa): _______________________
